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David Castillo-Azofeifa, PhD (he/him/his)

Principal Scientist
Genentech, Inc.
South San Francisco, California, United States

I am a stem cell and developmental biologist interested in the fundamental processes underlying tissue regeneration and degeneration. My lab aims to elucidate the signaling circuits that regulate the interaction between stem cells and their surroundings, which are responsible for homeostasis and regeneration. We are uniquely positioned to investigate these signaling mechanisms with our expertise in developing and applying novel genetic and pharmacology tools to manipulate cell decisions with unprecedented regional, cell type, and temporal specificity. Our ultimate goal is to utilize fundamental discoveries to develop therapeutics to regenerate and rejuvenate epithelial tissues, including the intestine, during disease-driven injury and aging.

2022-Present Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA
Principal Scientist/Group leader, Department of Regenerative Medicine

2016-2022 University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Postdoc, Stem Cells

2010-2016 University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Stem Cells and Development

2008-2010 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Professional Science Master’s Degree in Biotechnology

2002-2007 Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
Bachelor’s degree in Biology

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